Music Department - Senior Lecturer

Music Department - Senior Lecturer 

JMC Academy is a leading higher education provider of accredited qualifications in the creative industries: audio engineering & sound production, animation & games, design, film & television production, entertainment business management, and music (songwriting, performance, and production). 

Our mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in creative industry technology and related areas of scholarship, enabling them to reach their full personal and career potential. 
JMC provides its students with a higher education that combines academic study and the opportunity to develop their professional practice with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. 

About the role:

As a Senior Lecturer in the Melbourne Music Department, you'll be delivering academic and practical content in a classroom setting, coordinating and implementing student support initiatives, mentoring students within the music course, closely supporting the Head of Department, and promoting JMC Academy externally. 

Duties include:

• Teaching, in addition to student mentoring. 
• Coordinating and implementing student support initiatives.
• Managing student databases.
• Tracking and managing student attendance and results.
• Developing resources and curriculum.
• Providing academic leadership and support to lecturers.
• Maintaining currency of professional expertise and participating in professional development opportunities made available to you. 
• Administrative duties as necessary to ensure sound conduct of the business of the Music Department.
• Representing JMC Academy positively in all your dealings. 

Reporting 

You report to your head of department on day-to-day operational matters.

Key selection criteria 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in music.

Honours, post graduate diploma or equivalent industry experience.

Master’s Degree or higher in music or a closely related field highly regarded. 
 

Skills and experience: 

• High-level knowledge of and experience in contemporary music performance, composition, and/or production.
• Academic work in a tertiary environment (lecturer, curriculum development).
• Teaching experience in higher education settings with an exemplary record in guiding and inspiring all levels of student to achieve positive academic goals.
• Outstanding skills, expertise and success in your creative field, substantiated through positive reputation, public profile and/or industry review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a close-knit team environment.
• Well organized, with excellent time management skills, and able to work with minimal supervision. 
• High-level administrations skills managing databases and student records.

Attributes: 

You will be productive, constructive, creative and, a critical thinker. You embrace challenges and change, whilst always seeking the best practices for the student experience.

To apply:

Applications are invited from individuals who meet or closely approach the above selection criteria. JMC Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Please apply by including a CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by Sunday 31st March 2024. 

If successful, you will be required to provide a valid working with children check.